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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1971/05/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA May 17, 1971 The regular adjourned meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m., with the following members present: Rice, Stewart, Adams, Macevicz, Chandler, James and Hillson. Also present: Director of Planning Warren, Associate Planner Lee and Assistant City Attorney Blick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Macevicz-James) Approval of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 3, 1971, as mailed. PUBLIC HEARING: PREZONING - 269± acres east of 1-805, north of Telegraph Canyon Road, to P-C, R-1 and C-C-P - Commission initiated Director of Planning Warren indicated on a plat the area planned for development by the Otay Land Company as the E1 Rancho del Rey project. He pointed out that the property owned by Otay Land Company was prezoned P-C (Planned Community); however, approximately 269+ acres in separate ownerships in the area now being included in the annexation have not been prezoned. This hearing was advertised with the intent of prezoning approximately 260 acres as P-C. Mr. Warren reported that one property owner in the area under consideration has pointed out that changes made in the development plan had resulted in the location of an elementary school and a portion of a junior high school site on her property; this was not indicated on the plan presented at the time of the public hearing. It is the City Attorney's advice that changes of this nature require another public hearing as modifications of the original General Development Plan. The staff recommends that this proposal be filed and that a new hearing be called to prezone these 269 acres as part of a modification of the original P-C. The Commission discussed the earliest available date for conducting such hearings. MS (Adams-Hillson) Hearings to consider modifications of the Planned Community development and prezoning of additional parcels be set for June 7. The motion failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: Members Adams, Hillson, Chandler NOES: Members Rice, Stewart, Macevicz and James MSC (Macevicz-James) Hearings to consider modifications of the Planned Community development and prezoning of additional parcels be set on June 2. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Macevicz, James, Rice, Stewart, Hillson, Chandler NOES: Member Adams -2- 5/17/71 PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE OF SETBACK - North and south sides of Inkopah Street between Melrose and Monserate - Warren J. Anson Director of Planning Warren advised that due to a staff error in the notification of this hearing, it is necessary to reschedule this hearing for the meeting of June 7, 1971. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 375 Broadway - Operate automobile leasing and sales business - George S. Hanosh and Robert L. Copeland Associate Planner Lee pointed out the property at the northeast corner of Broadway and Park Way for which a conditional use permit is requested for the operation of an automobile leasing and sales business. He indicated the adjacent uses which include commercial on Broadway and residential use to the east. The determination to be made by the Commission is whether or not this use is compatible in the area. Mr. Lee enumerated the conditions recommended by the staff for the use, improvement of the property, signing, and landscaping. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Sabura Muraoka, owner of the property, reported that the improvements as required by City Ordinance are being undertaken and will be ready for inspection at the end of this week. With reference to the condition for review after 3 years to determine compatibility of the use, Mr. Muraoka indicated he is offering the applicant a one year lease with an option to renew for two more years. As no one else wished to speak, for or against, the public hearing was closed. MSUC (Hillson-Chandler) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation RESOLUTION NO. PCC-71-9 of an automobile leasing and sales business at 375 Broadway, subject to the following conditions: l. This conditional use permit shall be reviewed after 3 years to determine the compatibility of the use with adjoining uses in the area, thereafter the conditional use permit shall be reviewed each year. If at any time the character of this portion of Broadway has changed, the conditional use permit shall be cancelled by the Planning Commission. 2. All parkway areas shall be filled with concrete and tree wells installed per Engineering standards. 15 gallon Eucalyptus Ficifolia shall be installed by the applicant. 3. The applicant shall submit the necessary plans for approval for the following requirements, and these items shall be completed prior to issuance of a zoning permit: Site plan and architectural review. A 6' zoning wall along the eastern property line. Landscaping in conformance with the Landscape Manual and a sprinkler system. The required number of parking stalls and landscape screening. Signing in conformance with the C-T zone. Paving in conformance with City standards. -3- 5/17/71 Findings are as follows: a. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well- being of the neighborhood or the community. The proposed site is desirable on a temporary basis because of the location on a major road and the compatibility with existing commercial uses. b. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. Subject to the conditions of this use permit and those of the Zoning Ordinance, the use would not be detrimental. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. All conditions of this use permit and regulations of the Code for such use will be complied with. d. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any govern- mental agency. The proposed use conforms to that specified in the General Plan. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 392 Third Avenue - Establish drop-in center for young people - South Bay Store Front Operation Director of Planning Warren advised this is a quasi-public use and as such requires a conditional use permit. This property is in the C-B zone and is surrounded with various commercial uses with the exception of multiple family use to the west. The staff can see no reason why other than retail commercial uses cannot fit into this area, particularly since there are many uses in the area that attract large numbers of young people and this drop-in center would be for young people. The public hearing was opened and Marilyn Hatcher, Senior Supervisor for Recreation, advised that at the start they would be operating from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with volunteer supervisors. This might be changed during the summer vacation to noon to 10:00 p.m. The Chula Vista City Council has granted $850 for operating expenses of this operation for the balance of the fiscal year. It is then antici- pated the program will be financed by the County DEFY program. At the present time, one employee of the County DEFY program will be allotted 20 hours a week for this project. The program is presently receiving support from various service clubs in Chula Vista. -4- 5/17/71 In answer to questions concerning the control or policing of this center, Lt. Earl Clark of the Chula Vista Police Department reported there will be a basic rule of "No using, dealing or holding" of drugs on the premises and it will be up to the youth to police themselves if they wish to retain the center. He advised the center will make provision for emergency ambulance and hospital service if anyone comes in needing such care. Lt. Clark pointed out the success of a similar operation in Ocean Beach which had resulted in a 50% reduction in the use of hard narcotics by young people. Charles Heaney, 310 G Street, reported that he owns 17 apartments on G Street occupied mainly by retired people and he felt this center would be a detriment to the area. He spoke of the undesirable activity which he observed in Memorial Park two years ago. He commented that this situation had cleaned itself up but he felt opening the proposed center would be starting the same thing over. Director of Planning Warren reported the receipt of a letter of opposition from Thomas G. Howe, a non-resident owner of apartments at 311-325 G Street. Terry Trook commented that he is representing a number of business and professional people in downtown Chula Vista who are interested in revitalizing the downtown area, and while he is basically in favor of the DEFY program, he felt this particular group has shown a lack of understanding of the problems of upgrading the appearance of the buildings. He contended that the drying up of the downtown area is as much a problem as drugs and questioned if this is going to be a positive help to the real program or if it is going to be an abrasive element to the problem. Richard Marasso, 5492 Ithaca Court, commented that the one-to-one relationship is the most effective way of handling the problem of drug addiction. He felt the seriousness of this problem warrants consideration over zoning. He encouraged the establishment of this center and if it doesn't work out at this location, it could be moved to another place. Lt. Clark, Police Department, in answer to some objections raised, commented that the problem in the Park mentioned by an apartment owner, was resolved due to a change in the tactics of the Police Department and the establishment of this center is to get the young people off the streets~ Earl Bullock, 333 G Street, spoke of the problem of young people on the streets as he had observed it in Austin, Texas. He felt that more police force is needed. As no one else wished to speak, for or against, the public hearing was closed. Member Adams spoke in favor of granting this conditional use permit for a period of one year; to be reviewed at the end of each year and if it is found to be satis- factory and not detrimental it could be continued for another year. Member Stewart expressed support far an annual review of this use and report to the Planning Commission, but did not feel the conditional use permit should have a one year time limit, and require a new public hearing each year. Member Adams commented on the difficulty experienced in the past in discontinuing a use that has been established. -5- 5/17/71 MS (Chandler-Hillson) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a drop-in center for young people at 392 Third Avenue for a period of one year, subject to review at that time or earlier. The Commission further discussed the necessity of stipulating a one year time limit on the Conditional Use Permit and Member Chandler agreed to amend the motion to exclude the one year time limit, but require annual review. Member Hillson stated he would not second such an amended motion as he felt the review should be at a public hearing, in order ~or residents to be given an opportunity to voice their complaints or opposition. Assistant City Attorney Blick advised that the real sanction in a conditional use permit is the ability to revoke it if it is abused, or modify it if conditions change. Legally, there is no need to have it expire at short periods of time in order to protect the Commission, the residents, or' the City. MSC (Chandler-Stewart) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a drop- RESOLUTION NO. PCC-71-10 in center for young people at 392 Third Avenue, subject to annual review by the Planning Commission and to review at any time deemed necessary by the general public; also that any changes in the exterior architecture or signing on the structure shall be subject to approval by the Planning Staff. Findings are as follows: ao That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or the community. The proposed use is well located in this area near "youth generating" land uses. b. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property'or improvements in the vicinity. This youth oriented community service will be complimentary to adjacent uses and the organization has been working with the Police Department to prevent any policing problems. c. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. This use will comply with all regulations and conditions. d. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any governmental agency. This use provides a regional service and therefore conforms to the use indicated in the General Plan. -6- 5/17/71 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members Chandler, Stewart, Macevicz, Rice, James and Adams NOES: Member Hillson ABSENT: None Subdivision - Brandywine Unit No. 1 Final Map Associate Planner Lee displayed a map of Brandywine Unit No. 1 and advised that the final map is in conformance with the tentative map but one condition still to be met is an agreement with the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the acquisition of a school site in the project. MSUC (Adams-Hillson) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the final map for Brandywine Unit No. 1, subject to the following: 1) The final map shall not be submitted for Council action until approval of the final map and improvement plans by the City Engineer, all fees are paid and all necessary bonds, agreements, deeds, letters and easements, as required by the City Engineer, have been delivered to the City. 2) The final subdivision map shall not be submitted for Council action until the applicant has granted the Chula Vista Elementary School District an option to purchase the school site. R~quest for 6 month extension of time on Conditional Use Permit for Mobile Home Park on Ota~ Lakes Road - Allied Contractors~ Inc. Associate Planner Lee reported that the applicant has accomplished the design and engineering for the project and has an approved tentative map and is awaiting F.H.A. approval to proceed wi th the project. The staff recommends that a six month extension of time be granted. MSUC (Chandler-James) Approval of a 6 month extension of time on the Conditional Use Permit for the development of a mobile home park by Allied Contractors, Inc. Recommendations concerning proposed annexation: a. Greg Rogers Park Annexation No. 2 b. Angus Third Avenue Annexation Director of Planning Warren indicated that Greg Rogers Park Annexation Noo 2 involves 20 acres of land owned by the City proposed for park use. The staff recommends approval of the annexation. Mr. Warren also pointed out the 9.27 acre parcel at the northeast corner of Third Avenue and Palomar Street which was recently prezoned. The staff recommends approval of this annexation also. -7- 5/17/71 MSUC (Macevicz-James) Recommend to City Council the approval of Greg Rogers Park Annexation No. 2 MSUC (Macevicz-James) Recommend to City Council the approval of Angus Third Avenue Annexationo Council Referral - Denial of rezonin§ at northeast corner of Palomar and Nolan Avenue Director of Planning Warren reported that the City Council denial of the zone change recommended by the Planning Commission requires that the matter be referred back to the Commission for a report. The staff recommends that the Commission reiterate their previous recommendation with any strengthening modifications as desired. MSUC (Adams-Chandler) Report to City Council that the Planning Commission reiterates their previous recommendation for change of zone for property at the northeast corner of Palomar Street and Nolan Avenue from R-1 to R-3-P, Director's Repo~.t Mr. Warren reported that the staff and Engineering Division are working on the recommended changes to the Subdivision Ordinance as presented at the workshop meeting. These changes and the original draft of the ordinance will be sent to the Commission. After the Commission has taken action the ordinance will be retyped for presentation to the City Council. Mr. Warren advised that representatives of the Otay Land Company had offered to flag the area under consideration for development if the Commission would desire a field trip prior to the hearing. In discussion the Commission felt aerial photos would meet their needs and a field trip would not be necessary. Commission Comments Member Adams requested two reservations to the League of California Cities dinner meeting to be held in National City Thursday evening. Chairman Rice called attention to a presentation to be made at Southwestern College on Wednesday evening, May 19th, concerning the Regional Park Plan for Sweetwater Valley. Member Adams commented concerning the Walnut Creek case, a report of which was distributed to the Commission by the City Attorney's office. He suggested that the procedure referred to in the report might be used in connection with the painting stripes on buildings. -8- 5/17/71 Member James asked the staff to make a clarification to give to service station operators relative to the placement of price signs. Director Warren assured him this clarification would be sent° Oral Communications Stanley Pochodowicz, 10 East Palomar Drive, spoke of the problem of flooding in Otay Lakes Road as a result of any major rain. He felt any development of this area should take proper measures to prevent such flooding. Richard Marasso, Ithaca Court, referred to the Palo Alto study wherein they found it would be cheaper to purchase the land and leave it undeveloped than to furnish services for the development proposed for the area. He suggested that the Planning Department put a copy of this important study report on display for the public. The public should be made aware that growth and expansion are an expense to everyone in the Community. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen S. Mapes, Secretary Chula Vista Planning Commission